So I'm not real big drinker, infact I rarely drink at all. I have gone through stages and only because people around me drink but I'm not into that lifestyle, however, I have found that I like a couple of beers and has relaxed me in the past. I don't take medication and I wonder if just having a beer or two would be better? Beer however does seem to give cravings which no other alcohol does for me. Maybe having one or two to calm down is ok?....

Iam pregnant, and wouldn't consider drinking now! I couldn't even take a paracetamol when ill as I knew I'd feel terrible afterwards. It's more for future wise, after pregnancy.

Therapy and self help is always number one for me, I wouldn't want it to get out of control. I am able to stop at just one or two for the main purpose of relaxing not to get drunk. I've used it in the same way someone may pop a Valium or two, But anyway just thought I'd see what others views were on the subject. Xx

If you do not have an addictive personality, this may be something you can do. If you do have an addictive personality, this could be a dangerous idea. You certainly do not want to risk becoming dependent on the alcohol. If you can control it however and just have one or two, you should be fine. I don't see any problem with that!Diagnosed With: Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic DisorderTreatment: Lithium Carbonate ER (450 mg), Sertraline (100 mg), Alprazolam (0.25 mg), Propranolol (30 mg)

I agree with Anxious Scientist. If you don't have addiction in your genetics or have an addictive personality, enjoying a beer or two is harmless every once and a while, but to make it a regular thing (every night) isn't good for your overall health (weight gain, bloating, gluten intolerance maybe, etc).

But then again, this is entirely up to you and what you feel comfortable with. Sometimes a glass of red wine has nice sedative effects and, according to science, has positive effects on health if done in moderation (1 glass a few times a week) for lowering BP, good for the heart, etc. But to each their own. For some reason beer hits me differently than wine does- wine is more like a Xanax effect for me, where as beer is like "let's all get crazy and party!"Progress, and not perfection.Los Angeles, CA